License Descriptions & Fees — Hunting

Alabama
Hunting & Fishing

** Hunter Education required if license buyer is born on or after August 1, 1977. Hunting license buyers have the option to hunt under the ‘supervision required’ status in lieu of passing the hunter education course. (see

Event must be sanctioned by DCNR Commissioner. Allows up to 10 US military veterans, 50% or more disabled, to hunt on one event license. Must present certification by the U.S. Veterans Administration.

$136.20

Game Check H.E.L.P. Number

Annual

H.E.L.P. License number to be used by license exempt residents to record deer and turkey harvest. NOTE: NOT NEEDED IF PURCHASING ANY OTHER ANNUAL RECREATIONAL PRIVILEGE.

N/C

Wildlife Heritage License

Annual

Allows residents to fish in freshwater statewide with hook and line from the bank, fish in WFF operated Public Fishing Lakes (daily lake permits required), hunt small game, except waterfowl, on WFF WMA (WMA permit required), shoot on WFF managed shooting ranges, and support wildlife. These privileges are also included in all resident hunting and freshwater fishing licenses, including lifetime licenses.

Required for hunting big game (deer or turkey) and waterfowl on Management Areas, in addition to the appropriate hunting license and a Management Area Permit (free). Shooting range users on Wildlife Management Areas are required to have a valid hunting license, the Management Area License, or Wildlife Heritage License.

$18.00

Fur Catchers License

Annual

90 day resident proof required. Valid: 10/1/18 – 9/30/19

$22.10

Commercial Fowl Hunting Preserve License

7-Day

In lieu of a regular hunting license, a resident may purchase for $8.00, plus a $2.00 issuance fee, a 7-day commercial fowl hunting preserve license that allows that person the privilege of ­hunting only artificially propagated or pen-raised fowl on a licensed commercial fowl hunting preserve. Check with the hunting preserve for information.

** Hunter Education required if license buyer is born on or after August 1, 1977. Hunting license buyers have the option to hunt under the ‘supervision required’ status in lieu of passing the hunter education course. (see Hunting Laws, Regulations, & Information)

All Game: Annual

Valid for all legal game, to include deer and turkey.

$312.45

All Game: 10-Day Trip

Valid for all legal game, to include deer and turkey. Valid for 240 consecutive hours.

$193.00

All Game: 3-Day Trip

Valid for all legal game, to include deer and turkey. Valid for 72 consecutive hours.

Required for hunting on Management Areas, in addition to the appropriate hunting license and a Management Area Permit (free). Shooting range users on Wildlife Management Areas are required to have a valid hunting license or the Management Area License.

In lieu of a regular hunting license, a nonresident may purchase for $8.00, plus a $2.00 issuance fee, a 7-day commercial fowl hunting preserve license that allows that person the privilege of hunting only artificially propagated or pen-raised fowl on a licensed commercial fowl hunting preserve. Check with the hunting preserve for information.